Sources of Energy

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Environmental Consequences

  1. The combustion for fossil fuels is producing acid rain and damaging plants (crops), soil and aquatic life.
  2. The burning of fossil fuels is increasing the amount of greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
  3. The cutting down of trees from the forest (deforestation) for obtaining fire-wood is causing soil erosion and destroying wildlife.
  4. The construction of hydro-power plants is disturbing ecological balance.
  5. Nuclear power plants are increasing radioactivity in the environment.